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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.92, 732 and 378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.92, 732 and 378.96 is: 568.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.92 : 732 = 378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.92/732 = 378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.92x = 732 × 378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.92x = 277,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,398.72/487.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.53

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